Keeping Christmas - Season's Greetings

Welcome to the Keeping Christmas Inspiration Hop!  If you are looking for some inspiration for Christmas cards, you have come to the right place.  Our team has decided to do a monthly Keeping Christmas Inspiration Hop! We will be sharing Christmas creations on the 25th of each month.

The whole idea is to have some Christmas cards and projects in our stash all ready to go for December 2018!

 

 

I stamped an adorable snowman from Gerda Steiner Designs' Snowman Friends clear stamp set and colored it with my copics.  I added some Glamour Dust to the hat for a bit of sparkle.  I fussy-cut the snowman then used a black glaze pen on the snowman's eyes and Nuvo Crystal glaze on the buttons and jingle bell.  I cut a circle of watercolor paper, applied distress ink, spattered it with water, and adhered this to my cardbase.  I used the My Favorite Things Stitched Circle Frames Die-namics to cut the window frame and then adhered acetate and added sequins to make the shaker.  I diecut a snowflake, covered it with Glamour Dust, and added a red enamel dot to the center.  I adhered the snowman and snowflake to the shaker frame.

 

Copics Used:

Snowman - BV20, BG70, R20, R00

Snowman Nose - E08, YR18, YR14, YR12

Snowman Hat - YG17, YG03, YG01

Jinglebell - Y26

Scarf - R59, R46, R24, R22

Buttons - C7

Please hop along and be sure to visit each of the blogs.  There's lots of inspiration and ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

 Kelly Lunceford

 

Lesley Croghan

Anita Madden (You are here)

Broni Holcombe

Claire Broadwater

Julee Tilman

Kim Heggins

Lori Tecler

Nance Salkeld

Nina Forsyth

Vicki Finger

 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Hugs, Anita

Yay! Yay! Yay! It's Your Birthday!

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring an adorable Birdie Brown stamp set from My Favorite Things.

I fell in love with these cute BB Birthday Chicks stamps as soon as I saw them.  Of course, I always love everything Birdie Brown lol.  I started by using the Die-namics Gift Box Cover-Up to cut the window frame from cardstock.  The pretty papers behind the windows are from the Sweet Celebration Paper Pack ... I love the bright colors and pretty patterns in this pad.  I colored the birds and balloons with copics and then diecut them with the coordinating dies.  I used acetate, foam tape and sequins to create a shaker card.  I used a black glaze pen on the birds' eyes.  I used a white gel pen to create the white dots and highlights on the balloons, bird cheeks, and cupcakes.  I used a Wink of Stella clear glitter pen on the balloons to give them a little bit of sparkle.

Copics used:

Yellow - Y15, Y13, Y11, Y00

Orange - YR18,YR14, YR12

Blue - BG05, BG01, B000

Green - YG03, YG25, YG21

Pink - RV55, RV63, RV52

Brown - E31  

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - BB Birthday Chicks 
Paper:  My Favorite Things - Sweet Celebration; Neenah
Other:  Copics, black glaze pen, white gel pen, Wink of Stella glitter pen, sequins

I Love You

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring an adorable stamp set from Neat & Tangled.

I bought this stamp set intending to make some Valentine cards but time got away from me.  So I figured instead of an actual Valentine, I would create a card that can be sent any time you want to let someone special know you're thinking of them.  This cute image is from the Beavers Eh stamp set.  If you haven't seen this set, be sure to check it out ... lots of cute beavers and sweet sentiments too.  I colored this girl beaver and her little mouse with copics and then added some Nuvo Crystal Glaze to her nose and teeth for some shine.  I used a white gel pen to make some polka-dots on her bow and skirt, and then added a few sequins for some sparkle.  I also sponged some distress ink on the cardbase before adhering the beaver with foam tape.  I used a black glaze pen on the mouse's eyes.

Thanks so much for stopping by. 

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in the following challenge:
7 KIDS Customers Create! Facebook Challenge - Anything Goes

Stamp:  Neat & Tangled - Beavers Eh
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah
Other:  Copics, white gel pen, Nuvo Crystal Glaze, black glaze pen, sequins, My Favorite Things scalloped border die, twine

The Greeting Farm - February Release & Blog Hop

 

It’s the 15th, and that means the new FEBRUARY Stamps are NOW available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store. Today, we released 3 new sets: The Snuggle Is Real, Hey Pretty Kitty, and How Rawr You! All of the new stamps are perfect for your cards, journals/planners and so many awesome crafty projects! To celebrate we are having a BLOG HOP, where one lucky fan will take home all 3 sets!! Pretty awesome, right?

I used the The Snuggle Is Real and Hey Pretty Kitty stamps and dies for my card.  I colored these adorable girls and their furry friends with copics.  I added Nuvo Crystal Glaze to the eyeglasses.  I used a black glaze pen on the dogs' eyes and a white gel pen to make polka dots on the pink blouse.  I used distress oxide inks to create the inky background and then flicked on water to create the spots.  I adhered the images with foam tape and then added a couple of clouds and a sun diecut. 
  
Be sure to leave a comment on each designer’s blog, and then head back to The Greeting Farm Blog to let us know you completed the hop.

You have until Sunday, February 18th at 12pm CST to leave your comments.  We will announce the random winner next week.

 

TGF Design Team:

AMY

ANITA (You are here)

CYNTHIA

JESSIE

MARTHA

STEPHANIE

THE GREETING FARM BLOG
 

Don’t forget you must leave a comment on each Designer's Blog to be eligible for the prize drawing. We will have more cards featuring the new stamps from our DT Leaders starting the 16th so be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

 

Happy Hopping!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - The Snuggle Is Real and Hey Pretty Kitty

Paper:  Neenah; Bristol

Other:  Copics, Distress Inks, Glossy Accents, black glaze pen, white gel pen

The Greeting Farm - February Previews Day 3

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of The Greeting Farm previews of their February release!  Today I'm sharing the new "How Rawr You?" stamp set!

As you can see, this stamp set has lots of amazing dinosaurs and coordinating stamps so that you can make lots of different scenes.  Obviously this stamp set works great for creating cards for the guys, but it would also work well for girls!  My little granddaughter happens to love dinosaurs so I'll be making a girly card using these stamps soon.  I colored the dinosaurs and trees with copics and used a black glaze pen for their eyes.  I used a white gel pen to add some highlight dots also.  I used distress oxide inks to ink up my background, flicked some water drops, and then adhered the images with foam tape. 

Copics Used:

Dinosaur #1 - BG05, BG01, B000, N8, YR09, YR07, YR04, YR02

Dinosaur #2 - YR18, YR14, YR12, YG17, YG03, YG01, T3

Dinosaur #3 - V17, V15, V12, B01, BG18, BG15, BG13

Don't forget that our blog hop is tomorrow, February 15th so be sure to join us!  In the meantime, stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of our amazing team made with this cute dinosaur set!

Thanks for stopping by.  
 
Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - How Rawr You?
Paper:  Neenah; Bristol
Other:  Copics, Distress Oxide Inks, black glaze pen, white gel pen

The Greeting Farm - February Previews Day 2

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of The Greeting Farm previews of their February release!  Today I'm sharing the new "Hey Pretty Kitty" stamp set!




This stamp set has lots of adorable little girls with their kitty friends.  While I used one of the stamps to make a card, they would also work perfectly for a planner page.  I colored this little girl and her cat with copics and then cut them out.  I used some fun papers from Doodlebug Design for my card.  I cut a tag, added a cute bow, and used foam tape to adhere the image.  I added a few enamel dots to finish my card.  

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair - E47, E44, E42, E41

Shirt - RV55, RV63, RV52, RV10

Shorts - BG09, BG05, BG01, B000

Kitty - W05, W03, W01

Please stop back tomorrow for our last day of previews.  Be sure to join us February 15th for our blog hop too!  In the meantime, stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of our amazing team made with this adorable set!

Thanks for stopping by.   
Hugs, Anita

 

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Hey Pretty Kitty

Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Kitten Smitten; Neenah

Other:  Copics, tag die, bow die, enamel dots

The Greeting Farm - February Previews Day 1

Hello and welcome to Day 1 of The Greeting Farm previews of their February release!  Today I'm sharing the new "Snuggle Is Real" stamp set!

This stamp set is packed with the most adorable little girls and their furry friends.  I know you're going to love this new set!  The images are small enough that you can use them in your planners but as you can see, they are also perfect for cards!  I colored this sweetie and her puppy with copics and then cut them out.  I used distress inks for the background, added a pink frame, and then adhered the image with foam tape.  Lastly, I added a little heart banner across the top.

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair - RV55, RV63, RV52, RV10

Green - YG17, YG03, YG01

Blue - BG09, BG05, BG01, B000

Dog - E33, E31, E30, E50

I hope you stop back tomorrow for our second day of previews.  In the meantime, stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of our amazing team made with this adorable set!

Thanks for stopping by. 

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Snuggle Is Real

Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Kitten Smitten; Neenah

Other:  Copics, distress inks, black gel pen, white gel pen 

Snowman Kisses & Cool Wishes

Good morning!  I've got a wintery card featuring some cute images from CC Designs.

I knew I had to have this Wintertime stamp set as soon as I saw it.  There are so many cute images and some sweet sentiments too. I colored the little girl and snowman with copics and then diecut them.  I used a black glaze pen on their eyes and popped them up on an inky background.  The snowflake dp is from Pink & Main's Frosty 6x6 paper pad ... I love the colors and patterns in this paper pad!  I added a few sequins to give my card some sparkle.

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair - E57, E55, E53, E51

Girl's Clothes - BG09, BG05, BG01, B000, R85, R83, R81, RV10, C3, C1

Snowman - C3, C1, R30

Nose - YR07, YR04

Arms - E27

Snowman Clothes - V17, V15, V12, BG09, BG05, BG01, B000

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  CC Designs - Wintertime
Paper:  Pink & Main - Frosty; Neenah
Other:  Copics, black glaze pen, sequins

So Beary Sweet

Good morning!  I've got a sweet girly card featuring one of the chibi kids by Stamp Anniething.

I recently discovered the adorable stamps over at Stamp Anniething and just had to place an order.  This sweet stamp, Taylor - So Beary Sweet, is from the order I received a few days ago.  I love this cute little girl holding her teddy bear ... she's adorable!  I colored her with copics  and popped her up with foam tape onto some pretty papers from the Romance collection by Simple Stories.  The banner across the top is a cardboard sticker by Simple Stories.  I have to admit I almost never use stickers on my cards but I love everything in this Romance collection.  The sentiment is included with this stamp set.  I added a few sequins to my card for some sparkle.

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair - E59, E57, E23, E21

Dress & Shoes - R24, R22, R20, BG34, BG23, BG11, G00

Bear - E33, E31, E30, E50

I'm entering my card in the Stamp Anniething Facebook Challenge - Week 25.  The theme is "Use Something New" and of course my stamp is new! 

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Stamp Anniething -  Taylor So Beary Sweet
Paper:  Simple Stories - Romance; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Die, 28 Lilac Lane sequins
 

Hello Love

Hello everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card that I posted over on The Greeting Farm Blog.

This little cutie is from the Mini-Remix Balloons set that was released in January.  I colored her with copics and paired her up with some pretty papers from the Simple Stories Romance collection.  I also added a few sequins for some sparkle. 

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair - E15, YR23, Y21

Dress - R22, R20, R12, BG11, G00, G000

Shoes - 100

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Mini-Remix Balloons
Paper:  Simple Stories - Romance; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Die, 28 Lilac Lane sequins

We'll Always Be Pals

Good morning!  I've got a fun winter card featuring some cute critters from My Favorite Things.

These adorable animals are from the Polar Pals stamp set.  I masked off a snowbank on a piece of cardstock then sponged some distress ink for the background.  I colored the bear and penguin with copics and then diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I used a black glaze pen on the eyes and bear's nose, and added Nuvo Crystal Glaze to the penguin's beak and feet.  I used some pretty papers from Pink & Main's Frosty 6x6 paper pad.  I added a few Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops and used a white gel pen for some highlights.

Copics Used:

Bear - C1, R30

Penguin - C7, C5, C3, C1, R30 and Y38, Y19, Y15

Bear and Penguin Clothes - V17, V15, V12 and BG09, BG05, BG01

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have an amazing day!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - Polar Pals
Paper:  Pink & Main - Frosty; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Die, black glaze pen, white gel pen, MFT Polar Pals Dies, Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops

I'm Quite Fawned Of You

Good morning everyone, I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing weekend!  Today I'm sharing a quick and simple Valentine card.

This sweet little deer is from CC Designs' Fawned stamp set.  I fell in love with this set as soon as I saw it and because the images are small and easy to color, you can whip up a card in no time.  I colored the deer with copics and popped it up on a diecut circle.  The sentiment is included in this set.  I diecut the heart banner using CC Designs' Heart Banner Metal Die.  Lastly, I added some pink enamel dots to finish my card.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have an amazing week!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  CC Designs - Fawned
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah
Other:  Copics, CC Designs Heart Banner Die, enamel dots, black glaze pen, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Die, My Favorite Things Stitched Circle Die   

Sassy Cheryl's February Release - Day 4

Good morning, today is the last day of previews of the Sassy Cheryl's February 2018 Release!

This image is called Morning Blessings.  I colored the image with copics and then diecut the papers with stitched rectangle dies.  I stenciled some clouds behind the little girl and her puppy and then added a few enamel dots to finish my card.  Cheryl is offering a savings on this digital image until Midnight EST.  If you want to save $1.00 today head over to the shop and be sure to use code BLESS when checking out!  If you want to purchase all four images from the February release you can use code BUNDLE to save $5.00.

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair - E57, E55, E53, E51

Shirt - RV55, RV63, RV52, RV10

Pants - BG18, BG15, BG13, BG11

Shoes - E43, E42, E41

Dog - E33, E31, E50, E01, 100

Collar - YG17, YG03, YG01

Ground - G46, G43, G40

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Anita 

Stamp:  Sassy Cheryl's - Morning Blessings; sentiment - Your Next Stamp
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah
Other:  Copics, My Favorite Things cloud stencil, enamel dots, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Dies